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Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,525

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,765

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelOptimaA3
TrimEX2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,895 $27,270
Base Invoice $18,510 $25,361
Stability control 650  
2.7L V6 1,005  
Premium Package 1,300  
Premium Plus Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed automated manual   1,480
Panoramic sunroof   1,100
Stability control 580  
2.7L V6 840  
Premium Package 1,160  
Premium Plus Package   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
6-speed automated manual   1,376
Panoramic sunroof   1,023
Options (change) 2,955 5,055
Options (change) 2,580 4,702
Destination 675 895
Total Price $23,525 $33,220
Total Invoice $21,765 $30,958

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,571
Model Year20082013
ModelOptimaA3
TrimEX2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine185hp V6200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7140, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16225/45-17
Total Price$23,525$33,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,525$31,480
Total Invoice$21,765$30,958
Adjustments for Features0-1,622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,765$29,336

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082013
ModelOptimaA3
TrimEX2.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear $100
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,800$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,622

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Audi A3

Model Year20082013
ModelOptimaA3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in101.5 in
Length186.4 in168.7 in
Width71.1 in69.5 in
Height58.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,287 lb.3,329 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.854.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Optima vs. Audi A3 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 2.0T

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Map lights25No
Aluminum trim100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested55535%
Total Not Requested102565%

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